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Operating Instructions
SD Video Camera
SD/HDD Video Camera
SDR-H101
SDR-S71
Model No.
Model No.
Before use, please read these instructions completely.
VQT3E89
GN

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions SD Video Camera SD/HDD Video Camera SDR-H101 SDR-S71 Model No. Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT3E89...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Information for Your Safety WARNING: The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, The mains plug of the power supply cord ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT shall remain readily operable. DAMAGE, To completely disconnect this apparatus ≥...
  • Page 3 00 ∫ Indemnity about recorded content ∫ Handling of HDD [SDR-H101] Panasonic does not accept any This unit is equipped with the built-in 80 GB responsibility for damages directly or HDD. While the HDD is capable of storing a...
  • Page 4 ∫ Carefully observe copyright If the HDD experiences any abnormality, back up data immediately. laws Failure in the HDD may produce continuous Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs noise or choppy sound during recording or or other published or broadcast material playing back.
  • Page 5 ∫ Licenses This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and ≥ SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) LLC. encode video in compliance with the AVC ® ®...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information for Your Safety....2 Recording Accessories..........8 Preparation Recording (Basic) [1] Before recording......33 Before using Intelligent auto mode ....34 [1] Parts identification and Quick start........36 handling .........9 Quick power on......37 [2] Recording motion pictures ..38 Setup Selecting a media to record [1] Power supply......
  • Page 7 Playback Backup Playback With other products [1] Motion picture playback .... 59 [1] Connecting a DVD burner to Creating still picture from motion copy to/play back a disc....77 picture .......... 62 Preparing for copying/playing Time frame index ......62 back ..........

  • Page 8: Accessories

    Keep the accessories out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Product numbers correct as of December 2010. These may be subject to change. Optional accessories Battery pack VW-VBL090 Some optional accessories may not be (SDR-S71) available in some countries. Battery charger (VW-BC10GN) Battery pack VW-VBK180 Battery pack (lithium/VW-VBL090)

  • Page 9: Preparation

    Preparation Parts identification and Before using handling LCD monitor ≥ Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow with your fingers. ≥ It can open up to 90o. 6 7 8 ≥ It can rotate up to 180o A towards the lens or 90o B towards the opposite direction.
  • Page 10 11 Video light (l 45) 12 Lens cover 13 Lens 14 Open/close switch for the lens cover For the lens protection, be sure to close the lens cover when not in use. Slide open/close switch for the lens cover. 15 Microphone (built-in, stereo) 16 AF/AE button [AF/AE] (l 46) 16 17 17 Joystick...
  • Page 11 22 Photoshot button [ ] (l 42) 23 When recording: Zoom lever [W/T] (l 44) When playing back: Thumbnail display switch [ ] (l 60)/ Volume lever [sVOLr] (l 61) 24 Speaker 25 Status indicator (l 21) 26 HDD access lamp [ACCESS HDD] (SDR-H101) (l 4) 27 DC input terminal [DC IN] (l 14) ≥...

  • Page 12: Setup

    Panasonic products and batteries manufactured by other companies and certified by Panasonic. (Batteries which do not support this function cannot be used). Panasonic cannot in any way guarantee the quality, performance or safety of batteries which have been manufactured by other companies and are not genuine Panasonic products.

  • Page 13: Inserting The Battery

    Inserting the battery ≥ Press the power button to turn off the power. (l 21) Install the battery by inserting it in the direction shown in the figure. Removing the battery Be sure to hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off.

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery When this unit is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this unit. The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. ≥...

  • Page 15: Connecting To The Ac Outlet

    AC outlet to power the unit for use. ≥ Refer to page 110 when the status indicator flashes either rapidly or slowly. ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries (l 8, 16). ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product.

  • Page 16: Charging And Recording Time

    Charging and recording time ∫ Charging/Recording time ≥ Temperature: 25 oC/humidity: 60%RH (When using AC adaptor) SDR-S71 Battery model Maximum number Actual Charging time continuously [Voltage/Capacity recordable time recordable time (minimum)] Supplied battery/ VW-VBL090 2 h 20 min 1 h 20 min...
  • Page 17 ) will flash. SDR-H101 ≥ The remaining battery capacity is displayed when using the Panasonic battery that you can use for this unit. It may take time to display the remaining battery capacity. The actual time can vary depending on your actual use.

  • Page 18: Recording To A Card

    Preparation Recording to a card Setup The unit can record still pictures or motion pictures to an SD card or HDD. To record to an SD card, read the following. This unit (an SDXC compatible device) is compatible with SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards.
  • Page 19 SDXC Memory Cards that can be used for motion picture recording on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/e_cam (This website is in English only.) ≥ 4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based on SD Memory Card Specifications.

  • Page 20: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    Inserting/removing an SD card When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD card. (l 74) When the SD card is formatted, all of the recorded data is deleted. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be restored.

  • Page 21: Turning The Unit On/Off

    Preparation Turning the unit on/off Setup You can turn the power on and off using the power button or by opening and closing the LCD monitor. Turning the power on and off with the power button Press the power button to turn on the power. To turn off the power Hold down the power button until the status indicator goes off.

  • Page 22: Selecting A Mode

    Preparation Selecting a mode Setup Change the mode to recording or playback. Operate the mode switch to change the mode to Recording mode (l 38, 42) Playback mode (l 59, 65) VQT3E89...

  • Page 23: Using The Menu Screen

    Preparation Using the menu screen Setup ENTER MENU Press the MENU button. Select the desired setting, then press the joystick to enter the Select the desired top menu A, selection. then move the joystick right or press the joystick. To get back to the previous screen Move the joystick left.

  • Page 24: Language Selection

    *1 It is not displayed when the Intelligent auto mode is on. *2 It is displayed only when the Intelligent auto mode is on. *3 These menus are only for SDR-H101 *4 These menus are only for SDR-S71 RECORD SETUP [BACKLIGHT COMPENS.] (l 48) [SCENE MODE]...
  • Page 25 PICTURE SETUP [SELF TIMER] (l 53) [DISPLAY] The screen display can be changed to [SHTR SOUND] (l 53) [OFF] (a portion of information displayed) or [ON] (all information displayed). MEDIA SELECT [EXT. DISPLAY] (l 76) Recording media may be set [CLOCK SET] (l 28) independently for both still pictures and...
  • Page 26 [ALERT SOUND] [DEMO MODE] Starting and stopping of recording and This item is used to start the unit power on/off can be confirmed with this demonstration. sound. (Only when the mode is at the 2 Beeps for 4 times position) When an error occurs.

  • Page 27: Playback Mode

    Playback mode *1 Only when the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this does not appear. *2 Only when the disc playback is selected while a DVD burner (optional) is connected, this appears. *3 These menus are only for SDR-H101 *4 This appears only when the [SD CARD]/[PICTURE] is selected.

  • Page 28: Setting Date And Time

    MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY Press the joystick to enter the QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IF THIS IS selection. NECESSARY, CONTACT THE PANASONIC CUSTOMER CARE CENTRE ON 132600 ≥ The clock function starts at [00] seconds. FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED ≥ A message may be displayed prompting SERVICE CENTRE.

  • Page 29: World Time Setting (Displaying The Time Of The Travel Destination)

    World time setting (Displaying the time of the travel destination) It is possible to display and record the time at the travel destination by selecting your home region and the travel destination. Select the menu. (l 23) (Only when setting the region of your [SETUP] # [SET WORLD TIME] travel destination) Select [DESTINATION] and...
  • Page 30 ≥ To set to daylight savings time, press the joystick forward. appears and the summer time setting is turned on. The clock and time difference from the home region time are set forward by one hour. Press the joystick forward again to return to standard time.

  • Page 31: Adjusting Lcd Monitor

    Preparation Adjusting LCD monitor Setup ∫ POWER LCD LCD monitor adjustment This makes it easier to view the LCD monitor in bright places including outdoors. ≥ These settings will not affect the images Select the menu. (l 23) actually recorded. ∫...

  • Page 32: Recording Yourself

    Recording Yourself ¬ Change the mode to Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side. ≥ The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording.) ≥ When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if you press the joystick.

  • Page 33: Recording

    Recording Before recording Recording (Basic) ∫ Basic camera positioning   1 Hold the unit with both hands. 2 Put your hand through the grip belt. ≥ When recording, make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object.

  • Page 34: Intelligent Auto Mode

    Intelligent auto mode The following modes appropriate for the condition are set just by pointing the unit to what you want to record. /MANUAL Intelligent auto/Manual button [iA/MANUAL] Press this button to change the mode to Intelligent auto mode or manual mode. ≥...

  • Page 35: Auto Focus

    ∫ About Intelligent auto mode Auto focus The unit focuses automatically. When the Intelligent auto mode is set to on, ≥ Auto focus does not work correctly in the the auto white balance and auto focus following situations. Record pictures in the operate and automatically adjust the colour manual focus mode.

  • Page 36: Quick Start

    Quick start ≥ When in quick start standby mode about 70% of the power used in This unit will resume recording pause mode recording pause mode is being about 0.8 seconds after the LCD monitor is consumed, so the recording time will reopened.

  • Page 37: Quick Power On

    Quick power on When the power is turned on with the mode set to , the unit will enter the recording pause mode after about 1.9 seconds. Select the menu. (l 23) [SETUP] # [QUICK POWER ON] # [ON] ≥ In the quick power on mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1k.

  • Page 38: Recording Motion Pictures

    Recording Recording motion Recording (Basic) pictures ≥ Open the lens cover before turning the unit on. (l 10) 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 1 20 1 20 Change the mode to ≥ Still pictures can be recorded while open the LCD monitor. recording the motion picture.

  • Page 39: Selecting A Media To Record [Sdr-H101]

    Selecting a media to record [SDR-H101] Media for recording both still pictures and motion pictures may be set on the SD Card or the HDD. Select the menu. (l 23) [MEDIA SELECT] Select the media to record motion pictures or still pictures, then press the centre of the joystick.

  • Page 40: Recording Modes/Approximate Recordable Time

    Recording modes/approximate recordable time Switch the picture quality of the motion pictures to be recorded. Select the menu. (l 23) [RECORD SETUP] # [REC MODE] # desired setting ≥ SD cards are only mentioned with their main memory size. The stated times are the approximate recordable times for continuous recording.

  • Page 41: Shooting Guide

    Shooting guide Message is displayed when this unit is moved rapidly. Select the menu. (l 23) [RECORD SETUP] # [SHOOTING GUIDE] # [ON] When “CAMERA PANNING IS TOO FAST.” appears, move the unit slowly while recording. ≥ Message will not appear while pausing the recording.

  • Page 42: Recording Still Pictures

    Recording Recording still pictures Recording (Basic) ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the power. (l 10) Still pictures can also be recorded while recording motion pictures. ≥ Refer to page 39 for methods for selecting recording media. Change the mode to ∫...

  • Page 43: Picture Size

    ≥ Remaining time left for recording will Picture size become shorter when you record still pictures while recording motion pictures. Records at the number of recording pixels set under [REC ASPECT]. (l 52) Approximate number of recordable pictures Aspect Number of pixels 640k480 ≥...

  • Page 44: Recording Functions

    Recording Recording functions Recording (Basic) ¬ Change the mode to Zoom lever T side: Close-up recording (zoom in) W side: Wide-angle recording (zoom out) ≥ The zoom speed varies depending on the range over which the zoom lever is moved. Select the menu.

  • Page 45: Image Stabilizer Function

    Image stabilizer function Recording with the video light Reduces the image shaking (jitter) due to hand movement when recording. The video light enables brightening of the ¬ Change the mode to images taken in a dimly-lit place. ¬ Change the mode to LIGHT/ Light/Delete button [LIGHT/ ] Each time the button is pressed, the...

  • Page 46: Af/Ae Tracking

    Recording AF/AE tracking Recording (Basic) ≥ Open the lens cover before turning on the power. (l 10) It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the locked target. The focus and exposure will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. (Dynamic tracking) AF/AE Start recording.

  • Page 47: Recording (Advanced)

    Recording Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) operation icons Select the operation icons to add different effects to the images to be recorded. ¬ Change the mode to Press the joystick, and icons Operation icons will be displayed on the screen. Backlight compensation Fade Help mode...

  • Page 48: Help Mode

    Function Effect Backlight This makes the image brighter to prevent darkening of a backlit subject. compensation Fade When you start recording, the image/audio gradually appears. (Fade in) When you pause recording, the image/audio gradually (Fade in) disappears. (Fade out) ≥ The fade setting is cancelled when the recording stops. ∫...

  • Page 49: Guide Line

    Function Effect Guide line You can check if the image is level while recording or playing back motion pictures and still pictures. The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition. ≥ The guide lines do not appear on the images actually recorded.
  • Page 50 Fade: Soft skin mode: ≥ If the background or anything else in the ≥ The thumbnails of scenes recorded using fade in become black (or white). scene has colours similar to the skin Help mode: colour, they will also be smoothed. ≥...

  • Page 51: Recording Functions Of Menus

    Recording Recording functions of Recording (Advanced) menus Function Effect/Setting method SCENE MODE When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥ Change the mode to Select the menu. (l 23) [RECORD SETUP] # [SCENE MODE] # desired setting ≥...

  • Page 52: Rec Aspect

    Function Effect/Setting method REC ASPECT This allows you to record images compatible with wide- screen TVs (16:9) and regular TVs (4:3). ≥ Change the mode to Select the menu. (l 23) [RECORD SETUP] # [REC ASPECT] # [16:9] or [4:3] FACE FRAMING In the intelligent auto mode, detected faces appear with frames.
  • Page 53 Function Effect/Setting method ZOOM MIC The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming operation so that far-away sounds with a tele-shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot are recorded more clearly. ≥ Change the mode to ≥ Select the manual mode. (l 55) Select the menu.
  • Page 54 SCENE MODE: SHTR SOUND: ≥ (Low light/Sunset) ≥ There will be no shutter noise when taking j The shutter speed is 1/25 or more . still pictures during motion picture ≥ (Sunset/Fireworks/Scenery/Night recording. scenery) j Image may get blurry when a close object is recorded.

  • Page 55: Manual Recording Functions

    Recording Manual recording Recording (Advanced) functions ¬ Change the mode to Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode. appears on the screen. ≥ /MANUAL 4/5 4/5 NEXT 4/5 NEXT NEXT White balance (l 56) Iris adjustment (l 57) Shutter speed (l 57) ∫...

  • Page 56: White Balance

    White balance The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colours depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode (l 55) Select [ ] with the joystick.

  • Page 57: Manual Shutter Speed/Iris Adjustment

    Manual shutter speed/iris adjustment Shutter Speed: Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Iris: Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode (l 55) Select [ ] or [ ] with the ≥...

  • Page 58: Recording With Manual Focus

    Recording with manual focus If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then use manual focus. ¬ Change the mode to ≥ Press the iA/MANUAL button to switch to manual mode (l 55) (When MF assist function is used) Select the menu.

  • Page 59: Playback

    A, then [VIDEO], then press the centre press the centre of the joystick. of the joystick. SDR-S71 ≥ Select [ENTER], then press the centre of Select [VIDEO], then press the the joystick. centre of the joystick.
  • Page 60 Select the playback operation ∫ Change the thumbnail display with the joystick. Pressing the zoom lever to the side as in step 4 will cause the thumbnail 0h00m00s 0h00m00s 0h00m00s display to change in the order shown below. 20 scenes () 9 scenes () 1 scene () Time frame index (l 62) Playback/Pause 1/;:...
  • Page 61 ∫ Speaker volume adjustment ∫ Frame-by-frame playback Move the volume lever to adjust the speaker The motion picture is advanced one frame at volume during playback. a time. Pause the playback. Move the joystick left or right. is for reverse frame-by-frame playback) ≥...

  • Page 62: Creating Still Picture From Motion Picture

    Creating still picture from Time frame index motion picture One-scene images will be displayed as thumbnails under the set search conditions. It is possible to playback the scene from any A single frame from the recorded motion desired point. picture can be saved as a still picture. ≥...

  • Page 63: Playing Back Motion Pictures By Date

    Playing back motion (Only when [MINUTES] has been pictures by date selected under step 2) Set the time and then press the Scenes recorded on the same day can be centre of the joystick. played back in succession. ≥ It can be set up to a maximum of 60 minutes.

  • Page 64: Repeat Playback

    Repeat playback Playback of the first scene starts after playback of the last scene finishes. Select the menu. (l 23) [VIDEO SETUP] # [REPEAT PLAY] # [ON] indication appears on the full screen views. ≥ All the scenes are played back repeatedly. (When playing back motion pictures by date, all the scenes on the selected date are played back repeatedly.)

  • Page 65: Still Picture Playback

    A, then [PICTURE], then press the press the centre of the joystick. centre of the joystick. SDR-S71 ≥ Select [ENTER], then press the centre of Select [PICTURE], then press the joystick. ≥ Press the MENU button to cancel the the centre of the joystick.

  • Page 66: Playing Back Still Pictures By Date

    Select the playback Playing back still pictures operation with the joystick. by date Still pictures recorded on the same day can be played back in succession. Select the date select icon and press the joystick. Slide show (playback of the still 1/;: pictures in numerical order) start/ pause.

  • Page 67: Changing The Playback Setting And Playing Back The Slide Show

    Changing the playback setting and playing back the slide show Select and press the joystick. Select the desired item and press the joystick. [DATE SETUP]: Select the desired playback date. [SLIDES INTERVAL]: Select the playback time display interval. (When [DATE SETUP] has been selected) Select the desired playback date, then press the centre of the...

  • Page 68: Editing

    Playback Deleting scenes/still Editing pictures Deleted scenes/still pictures cannot be restored, so perform appropriate confirmation of the contents before proceeding with deletion. ¬ Change the mode to To delete by confirming images LIGHT/ being played back Press the button while scenes or still pictures to be deleted are being played back.

  • Page 69: Protecting Scenes/Still Pictures

    Protecting scenes/still When you stop deleting halfway pictures Press the MENU button while deleting. ≥ The scenes or still pictures that have Scenes/still pictures can be protected so already been deleted when the deletion is that they are not deleted by mistake. cancelled cannot be restored.

  • Page 70: Dividing A Scene To Partially Delete [Sdr-H101]

    Playback Dividing a scene to Editing partially delete [SDR-H101] This divides the recorded scenes in two and deletes the front half or back half. ¬ Change the mode to , and switch play mode selection to [HDD]/[VIDEO] (l 59) Select the menu. (l 23) When [NO] is selected, the confirmation ≥...

  • Page 71: Dpof Setting

    Playback DPOF setting Editing You can write the data selecting still pictures to be printed and the number of prints (DPOF data) onto the SD card. ¬ Change the mode to , and switch play mode selection to [SD CARD]/ [PICTURE] (l 65) Select the menu.

  • Page 72: Copying Between Sd Card And Hdd [Sdr-H101]

    Playback Copying between SD card Editing and HDD [SDR-H101] Still pictures recorded with this unit can be copied between an SD card inserted in this unit and a HDD. ≥ Motion pictures cannot be copied to SD card directly, can only be copied to PC. ∫...

  • Page 73: Copying

    Copying ≥ If there is not much remaining capacity in the SD card, a confirmation message asking to copy after deleting all data on the SD card is displayed. Be aware that deleted data cannot be restored. Change the mode to , and ≥...

  • Page 74: Formatting

    Back up important data on a PC, DVD disc etc. (l 77, 84) Select the menu. (l 23) SDR-S71 [SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] Select [YES], then press the joystick. ≥ After formatting is complete, press the MENU button to close the message screen.

  • Page 75: With A Tv

    Playback Watching Video/Pictures With a TV on your TV The motion pictures and still pictures recorded by this unit can be played back on a TV. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. ≥...
  • Page 76 TV for details.) Refer to the following support site for information about the Panasonic TVs that you can directly insert an SD card into the SD card slot on the TV and then play it back.

  • Page 77: Backup

    DVD burner). The copied DVD disc can also be played back. ≥ Please read the operating instructions of the DVD burner for how to use it. Preparing for copying/playing back We recommend using Panasonic DVD burner VW-BN01. ∫ About discs that can be used for copying Disc type...
  • Page 78 Connect the AC adaptor (supplied with DVD burner) to the DVD burner. ≥ You cannot supply power to the DVD burner from this unit. Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to Connect this unit to the DVD burner with the USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner).

  • Page 79: Copying To Discs

    Copying to discs ≥ You cannot copy from multiple SD cards to 1 disc. (You can additionally copy only to a DVD-RAM.) ≥ Motion pictures and still pictures cannot both be copied to a single disc. ≥ Refer to page 80 for Approximate time for copying to a disc. Connect this unit to the DVD Select [START], then press the burner to prepare for copying.

  • Page 80: Important Notice

    Important Notice ≥ When inserting a disc containing recorded motion/still pictures into other devices, a message prompting you to format the disc may be displayed. Do not format the disc, since deleted data cannot be restored later. Approximate time for copying to a disc To copy motion pictures to the full capacity of a disc Disc type Copy time...

  • Page 81: Playing Back The Copied Disc

    Playing back the copied disc ≥ Only discs that have been copied by connecting this unit to the DVD burner or created with VideoCam Suite 3.5 can be played back. A USB Connection Cable (supplied with DVD burner) Connect this unit to the DVD burner to prepare for playback. (l 78) ≥...

  • Page 82: Managing The Copied Disc

    Managing the copied disc ≥ Connect this unit to a DVD burner, use the joystick to select [PLAY DISC], then press the centre of the joystick (l 78) ∫ Formatting discs This is for initializing DVD-RAM and To release the disc protection DVD-RW/+RW discs.

  • Page 83: Dubbing Images Onto Other Video Device

    Backup Dubbing images onto With other products other video device Images played back on this unit can be dubbed onto a DVD recorder or video device. ≥ Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. A AV cable (supplied) ≥...

  • Page 84: With A Pc

    With a PC What you can do with a Before using VideoCam Suite 3.5 You can copy the motion/still picture data to the HDD of PCs or write to media like DVD discs or SD card using VideoCam Suite 3.5, the software installed in the supplied CD-ROM. Refer to the operating instructions of VideoCam Suite 3.5 (PDF file) for details on how to use ∫...
  • Page 85 SDXC card is read. (Please be aware that if a media is formatted, then all the data recorded on the media will be erased.) http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html ≥ VideoCam Suite 3.5 can handle images recorded with this unit or by using VideoCam Suite 3.5.

  • Page 86: End User License Agreement

    Further, Panasonic does not warrant that the operation of the Software Article 2 Use by a Third Party will be uninterrupted or error free. Panasonic Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or any of its distributors will not be liable for...

  • Page 87: Operating Environment

    With a PC Operating environment Before using ≥ Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fulfilled, some PCs cannot be used. ≥ A CD-ROM drive is necessary to install the supplied software applications. (A compatible DVD writer drive and media are necessary for writing to a DVD.) ≥...
  • Page 88 Free hard disk Ultra DMA — 33 or more space 450 MB or more (for installing software) ≥ When writing to a DVD/SD, more than double the amount of free space as the disc being created is necessary. Sound DirectSound support Interface USB port [Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)] Other...
  • Page 89 ∫ Operating environment for the card reader function (mass storage) IBM PC/AT compatible PC Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit) Windows Vista (32 bit) SP1/SP2 Windows XP (32 bit) SP3 Windows 7/Windows Vista: 1.0 GHz or higher Windows XP: Intel Pentium 450 MHz or higher or Intel Celeron 400 MHz or higher Windows 7: 1 GB or more (32 bit)/2 GB or more (64 bit)

  • Page 90: Setup

    ≥ When using Windows 7 or the following screen is not displayed automatically, select [Start] # [Computer] (or double- click on [Computer] on the desktop), and then double-click [Panasonic]. ≥ When the confirmation message appears, click [Yes]. Select where the application is to be installed, then click [Next].
  • Page 91 When installation is complete, some ∫ Uninstalling VideoCam Suite notes will appear. Check the contents, then close Follow the steps below to uninstall any the window. software applications that you no longer require. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], then click Select [start] # [Control Panel] [Finish].

  • Page 92: Connecting To A Pc

    ≥ Use the AC adapter to free you from the media will be erased.) worrying about the battery running down. http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/ Turn on the unit. information/SDXC.html ≥ This function is available in all modes.
  • Page 93 [Stop]. unit screen. SDR-S71 SDR-H101 ≥ Verify [MATSHITA SDR-S71/SD USB Do not disconnect the USB cable or the Device] is selected and click [OK]. AC adaptor while the HDD access lamp is SDR-H101 on or HDD access icon (...
  • Page 94 Charging the battery by connecting it to different devices When using the battery, if you turn off the unit and connect it to a PC, Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder or Panasonic DVD recorder, the battery will charge. ≥ When connecting this unit to a PC for the first time, make sure to connect this unit to the PC with this unit turned on.

  • Page 95: About The Pc Display

    About the PC display When the unit is connected to a PC, it is recognised as an external drive. ≥ Removable disk (Example: ) is displayed in [Computer]. The following data will be recorded. We recommend using VideoCam Suite 3.5 1 Up to 999 still pictures in JPEG to copy or write back motion picture data.

  • Page 96: Using With A Pc

    If you log on with a user name for a guest user account, the software cannot be used. (On the PC) Select [start] # [All Programs (Programs)] # [Panasonic] # [VideoCam Suite 3.5] # [VideoCam Suite]. ≥ For details on how to use the software applications, read the PDF operating instructions of the software.

  • Page 97: If Using Mac

    With a PC If using Mac Using with a PC ≥ VideoCam Suite 3.5 is not available for Mac. ≥ SDXC memory cards cannot be used on Mac. ≥ iMovie’11 supported. For details about iMovie’11, please contact Apple Inc. ∫ Operating environment Mac OS X 10.6.3 Intel Core Duo or better 1 GB or more...

  • Page 98: Others

    Others Indications Indications ∫ Recording indications Intelligent auto mode (l 34) SDR-H101 only Manual focus (l 58) 0h00m00s 1h30m R 1h20m White balance (l 56) PRE-REC 1/100 Shutter speed (l 57) 1/100 OPEN/F2.2 Iris value (l 57) OPEN Gain value (l 57) R3000 15.
  • Page 99 ∫ Indication of connection to HDD Falling detection (l 4) other devices ∫ Playback indications Accessing the card (l 93) /7/8/D/E/ 1/;/5/ Accessing the HDD (l 93) ;1/2; Display during playback (l 59, 65) ∫ Confirmatory indications 0h00m00s Playback time (l 60) ––...

  • Page 100: Messages

    ≥ Use a battery that is compatible with this unit. (l 12) If using a Panasonic battery compatible with this unit, remove the battery and then insert it again. If the message appears even after repeating this several times, this unit needs repair.

  • Page 101: About Recovery

    About recovery If faulty management information is found, the messages may appear. Be sure to follow the messages. (Repairing may take time depending on the error.) SOME SCENES NEED REPAIRING. PLAY SCENES TO BE REPAIRED. (IRREPARABLE SCENES WILL BE DELETED.) ≥...

  • Page 102: Helpful Hints

    Others Functions that cannot be Helpful hints used simultaneously Some functions in this unit are disabled or cannot be selected due to the unit’s specifications. Functions Conditions which disable the functions Intelligent auto mode ≥ In manual mode ≥ When the colour night view function is used AF/AE tracking ≥...

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting Helpful hints Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ Charge the battery again to ensure it is sufficiently turned on. charged. (l 14) ≥ In cold places, the battery using time becomes This unit does not stay shorter.
  • Page 104 Problem Check points This unit cannot be ≥ Remove the battery or AC adaptor, wait about operated though it is 1 minute and then reconnect the battery or AC turned on. adaptor. Then about 1 minute later, turn on the power again.
  • Page 105 Problem Check points Any scenes/still ≥ Any scenes/still pictures where the thumbnails are pictures cannot play displayed as cannot be played back. back. Although this unit is ≥ Please read the operating instructions of your TV correctly connected to and select the channel that matches the input used a TV, images cannot for the connection.
  • Page 106 Problem Check points When connected by ≥ After re-inserting the SD card into the unit, reconnect the USB cable, this the supplied USB cable. unit is not detected by ≥ Select another USB terminal on the PC. the PC. ≥ Check the operating environment. (l 87, 97) ≥...

  • Page 107: Cautions For Use

    Do not extend the cords and the cables. consult the Panasonic Customer Care Do not spray insecticides or volatile Centre on 132600. chemicals onto the unit.
  • Page 108 ≥ Please look after the data in your HDD a desiccant (silica gel) in with it. carefully. Panasonic will not be held responsible in the unlikely case that SDR-H101 private data is divulged.

  • Page 109: About The Battery

    Prepare spare batteries when going out About the battery for recording. ≥ Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 The battery used in this unit is a times the period you are planning to rechargeable lithium-ion battery. It is record for. Cold places such as a ski resort susceptible to humidity and temperature and can shorten the period which you can the effect increases the more the...

  • Page 110: About Sd Cards

    About charging errors About SD cards When the status indicator is flashing at a ≥ The memory capacity indicated on the particularly fast or slow rate, the label of an SD card is the total of the following should be considered. capacity for copyright protection and management and the capacity which can Flashing with approx.

  • Page 111: About Condensation

    SDR-S71 usual immediately after the power is ≥ To physically format an SD card, connect turned on. The normal brightness will be the unit via the AC adaptor, select restored when the unit’s internal [SETUP] # [FORMAT CARD] from the temperature rises.

  • Page 112: Specifications

    Others Specifications SD Video Camera SDR-S71 SD/HDD Video Camera SDR-H101 Information for your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V (When using AC adaptor) DC 3.6 V (When using battery) Power consumption: Recording: Charging: SDR-S71 SDR-S71 3.1 W 7.7 W SDR-H101 SDR-H101 3.8 W...
  • Page 113 Read/Write (No copyright protection support) SDR-H101 Read only Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), USB terminal Type Mini AB Dimensions SDR-S71 54.9 mm (W)k64 mm (H)k107.3 mm (D) (excluding projecting parts) SDR-H101 55.1 mm (W)k64 mm (H)k107.3 mm (D) (excluding projecting parts)
  • Page 114 Motion pictures Recording SD card SD Memory Card: media 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB, 32 GB (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card: 48 GB, 64 GB (exFAT system compliant) SDR-H101...
  • Page 115 Still pictures Recording SD card SD Memory Card: media 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (FAT12 and FAT16 system compliant) SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB, 32 GB (FAT32 system compliant) SDXC Memory Card: 48 GB, 64 GB (exFAT system compliant)
  • Page 116 VQT3E89 F1210RN0 Panasonic Corporation Web site: http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2010...

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